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Friday, January 12, 2024

Winter Weather Warning

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1239 PM CST Fri Jan 12 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow and blowing snow with
visibilities around a half mile. Additional snow accumulations
of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Wind
Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind
chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Blizzard Warning,
blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph
with visibilities down to a quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota and
southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to
noon CST Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight
tonight to midnight CST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold
wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little
as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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